Current Situation of International Education for International Students in China

Yan Bin(School of Civil Engineering, Central South University)
Umar Faruk Aminu(School of Civil Engineering, Central South University)
Jamiu Jimoh(School of Civil Engineering, Central South University)

Abstract

Over the past decades, China has become the education hub for many international students due to its internalization policies, education standards, economic advantage and the technological advancement. However, due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic which also affected the educational sector, the closure of boarder necessitated the transition from in-person teaching to virtual teaching for international students unable to come to China due to restrictions. This paper focuses first on the concept of internationalization, internationalization mechanism of China and the management model of international students and second on the current situation of international students within and without China. The source of the data for this study consists of previous literature and survey data collected using an online questionnaire. The findings of this study reveal that international students experienced minor difficulties in transitioning and adapting to online classes, although the level of satisfaction of the students is low. Based on the findings of the study it can be concluded that the Chinese internationalization agenda and corporations can be further enhanced by establishing online programs for international students, which will require rigorous adjustment of the curriculum to accommodate more people around the globe among other considerations.

Keywords

International education; COVID-19; Virtual learning; China; International students

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26549/jetm.v5i2.7813